No matter what the weather, Tunbridge Wells is as exciting as ‘town and country at its best” can be.

Looking out over The Common has been likened to “looking out over a coastal cliff” at the “happy, hilly, well heeled” town of Royal Tunbridge Wells (Kent Life).

Across the region there is a lively live music scene encompassing rock and jazz in forests and parks, in pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants alike not forgetting the famous Forum venue.

Fresh Air

Pull on your wellies, wrap up and admire the rich woodlands and flora of the Garden of England along a myriad of footpaths and parks in quintessential English countryside.

If you’re adventurous, climb the curious sandstone rock formations near the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells or take a casual walk through the famous Dunorlan Park.

With most of the region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and dotted with ancient churches and oast houses, there is plenty of opportunity to soak up the English rural scenery which inspired greats such as Thackeray, EM Forster, Chagall and Tattershall Dodd I.

Two larger villages have delicious tales to tell of their own: medieval Cranbrook, used to be the Capital of the Weald as the centre of the cloth industry, and Hawkhurst, known for its smuggling gangs of old!

Alternatively in the stylish Regency town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, pose in The Pantiles, next to the Chalybeate Spring, where the dandies used to dawdle.

Try the iron rich waters if you dare!

There are countless places to eat including delectable restaurants (even al fresco dining) and there is shops galore to lose yourself in - from laid back indie styles to unique boutiques, you’ll easily find that exclusive item to show off back home.

In Royal Tunbridge Wells you must take the self-guided Heritage Walking Trail and get the insider info on its fascinating spa town history.

With so many stately homes, gardens and parks, it’s easy enough to grab your Wolf Hall moment of intrigue in the mysterious corridors of old ancestral homes or in the grand gardens.

Hide and seek anyone?

Easy does it : Easy to get here, Easy to book!

Rest awhile in a homely bed and breakfast with a mouth-watering British home-cooked breakfast and get hands on advice about the area.

Like your own space?...Then there are plenty of pretty self catering options and a couple of award winning campsites too!

If you want a special treat, like the gentry of old, pamper yourself by staying at one of our many luxury hotels or visit a spa treatment venue, there’s enough to choose from to suit your budget and your desires and there is plenty of car parks and free parking too so you don't have to worry about your car either.